Inova Mount Vernon Hospital to Hold Annual Seniors Health Fair

Alexandria, VA – (May 18, 2009) — Do you worry about high blood pressure? Are you at risk for skin cancer? Are you concerned about having a stroke? Learn more about these and other important health issues at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital’s Annual Seniors Health Fair, June 3.

Receive free massages and screenings, and receive current information from medical professionals who specialize in treatment of stroke, high cholesterol and other pressing health concerns.

Attendees can choose from a host of screenings, including blood pressure and sun exposure. Nurses and hospital staff will be on hand at the health event to answer questions about glucose readings, flexibility, stroke prevention, body-fat percentage and more.

For additional information or to register for this free event, call 703-750-8800 or visit www.inova.org/events.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.